no babies in buckets, no matching outfits, no forced smiles

Philadelphia Family - Newborn - Birth Photography & Films Extraordinaire

Post partum woman stares at herself in the mirror, one hand on mirror one on her belly, Philadelphia birth photographer

You value family time and know the ache of wanting to freeze time. And that’s what the power of the photograph does for you.

You prioritize time with your kids over things, preferring to roll in the grass, play hide and seek, spend extra moments in a hug. Your family is full of goofy personalities and you want your photos to reflect that. Your home emanates love and you don’t sweat marks on the walls or fingerprinted windows. Your favorite things are jumping on the furniture, story time, game nights, and snuggles.

Life isn’t always pretty, but it’s often beautiful.

Black mother holds newborn after waterbirth at home, baby covered in vernix, philadelphia photographer
Black father reaches over crib to pick up baby daughter, black and white portrait, philadelphia photographer
Beautiful couple in bed smiling, holding baby daughter, Philadelphia newborn photographer
Big family portrait, 4 kids mom and trans-dad at home laughing together, Philadelphia family photographer

Hiring Rachel to take family photos was like having a dear friend over.

She made us feel really comfortable and we could just be ourselves - which is what we wanted out of the photos in the first place. We spent the morning doing our usual boring family things but the photos Rachel really showed the joy and love that fills our house. We are so grateful to have a record of all that.”

- Anna B.

 

Photographer, film-maker,

warm-hearted badass

SERVING GREATER PHILADELPHIA & BEYOND

Don’t live near Philly? I’m available for limited travel dates, let’s chat!

 
 

what comes next

HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

Family portrait, mom dad and three kids sitting on their Philly stoop, Philadelphia photographer

families

It's an easy, laid-back day. I'll come to your home or your favorite outdoor location, and we'll just hang out together. No special outfits, no crazy activities, no posing required. No pressure to sit still or say cheese. Just your family as you are, making memories you can FEEL.

Documentary photo of a family of five with a newborn, big kids being silly, parents trying to corale everyone, philadelphia photographer

newborn

Your session is tailored just for you. Are you morning or afternoon people? Worried that your home is a little too lived in? That your older kids won’t “behave” or the baby will be cranky? Just relax and love on your little ones, let me worry about the rest.

Black mother rises from the birth tub holding newborn baby still attached by umbilical cord to placenta, husband and midwives help her, philadelphia pa

birth

No matter how your birth story unfolds, you deserve to have it told. Home birth, birth center, hospital, c-section. With midwives or doctors, or all of the above. Stay present and focus on the moments while I document the memories for you with photography and films.

Cute couple sits on floor of colorful nursery holding newborn baby, dalmation rests on baby toy, philadelphia photographer

Rachel is absolutely amazing to work with!

She is so much fun and has a special way of making you comfortable taking photos from the minute you meet her. Thank you Rachel for capturing our family so beautifully! Rachel will be our go-to for family photos in the future.”

-Tatem B.


recent sessions

My approach is a combination of lifestyle and documentary, which means you and your family get to relax and have fun together while I capture beautiful images of the little moments that make your family special.

EVERY FAMILY HAS THEIR OWN STORY. I WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU TELL YOURS.


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